Practice Manager - Thrive Wedgewood - Nashville, TN

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee our veterinary hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Our hospital is in Nashville''s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, just a few blocks from downtown Nashville.The ideal candidate:The Practice Manager is a leader and an integral member of the veterinary hospital management team. The Practice manager partners with the Managing Veterinarian to provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a hospital culture based on high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Planning* Acts as a champion for change and identifies, documents, shares, and promotes best practices.* Participates in the planning and budget maintenance process.* Establishes goals for the practice and staff.* Creates the hospital schedule and manages labor costs to budget.Operations* Develops and implements hospital policy, including DEA/Controlled Substances and OSHA compliance.* Performs quality checks and reviews of client files.* Monitors computer systems and works with Helpdesk to resolve technical systems/equipment issues.People Management* Partners with the Managing Veterinarian and Director of Operations to address staffing needs including hiring, training, reviewing, and disciplining of staff.* Implements performance-based incentive and rewards and recognition programsClient Service* Demonstrates and reinforces the highest level of client service* Resolves client issues and escalations, and oversees client follow-up communication.* Drives client visits through strategic client communication and local marketing efforts (i.e. Community).Financial* Ensures payroll is accurately completed and submitted for all hospital staff.* Manages accounts receivable and cash on hand, including performing invoice audit reviews.* Manages hospital inventory and controls facility and administrative costs.* Performs other duties essential to the performance of the hospital as assigned.Qualifications:* Bachelor''s degree in business or a related degree is preferred.* Experience in a hospital setting in positions of increased responsibility is a plus.* Management experience required, preferably in the veterinary industry.Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:* Multi-functional operations including budget and labor management.* Manage time and tasks appropriately and remain flexible with assigned duties.* Supervisory and leadership experience.* Reporting and data analysis.* Problem-solving and resolution management skills.* Oral and written communication skills.* Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office suite (Previous practice management software knowledge preferred).* Interpersonal skills with staff and clients, and works well in a team environment.* Customer service strategies and effective marketing techniques.* HR policies and protocol development.* Staff management including coaching, developing, and motivating staff.* Conduct performance appraisals.* Delegate responsibility and achieve results with hospital team members.* Make decisions confidently and effectively.* Model a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401k+ match, paid parental leave, paid time off, and emotional support for you and your team. We also offer an amazing pet care discounts for your furry family members.Our Home:Our new hospital is in Nashville''s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, just a few blocks from downtown Nashville. The proximity to downtown, relatively affordable rents and real estate prices, and the number of old warehouses, factories and garages have attracted artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to open restaurants, distilleries, breweries, galleries, studios, and workshops in the area.Apply today, or contact [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Created: 2026-04-04